DC Pulwama discusses cases of Change of Land Use

PULWAMA, May 12: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom today convened a meeting of District Level Committee (DLC) at DC Office Complex here to discuss the cases of change of land use.

The meeting discussed threadbare various cases of conversion of land for non-agriculture purposes.

On the occasion, The DC directed the concerned departments to ensure timely issuance of NOCs to the applicants after proper verification of documents under rules of land conversion Regulations, 2022.

He also directed the officers to submit the NOC/ reports to their respective departments in a time bound manner and ensure speedy disposal of such applications.

The meeting also discussed the status of NOCs being issued regarding approved cases, and their reporting and follow-up status by the concerned departments.

Taking a review of progress under Agriculture Census, the DC said that the focus should be laid on the collection of data on the number of agricultural operational holders, its land utilization, tenancy status and irrigation facilities available etc.

He further directed officers of Revenue Department to complete the Census exercise and uploading of data entries.

Among others, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Pulwama, ACD, SEs, PDD, R&B, I&F Control, General Manager, DIC, DPO, Tehsildars besides Chief Agriculture officer, DFO and other concerned officers attended the meeting.